AFC Energy, a leading provider of hydrogen power generation technologies, has signed a Strategic Supplier Agreement (SSA) with Zollner Elektronik, Europe's largest electronics mechanical services contract manufacturer. The agreement is for the scaled production of fuel cell modules for AFC Energy's S Series platform. Zollner will undertake a phased build-up of fuel cell module manufacture, including wiring and looms, electrical panel and boards, balance of plant sub-assemblies, module assembly, stack integration, and module factory acceptance testing. The scaled production of each fuel cell module is expected to take place in Zollner's German facilities outside of Zandt, with the potential for international growth across multiple continents.
The SSA is crucial in enabling the scale-up of H-Power Generator production, with call-off orders placed alongside demand growth. Zollner's role in manufacture is critical in supporting the company's decarbonization goals. Markus Aschenbrenner, Member of the board at Zollner Elektronik, expressed excitement about the partnership, stating, "We are delighted to have entered into this multi-year Strategic Supply Agreement with AFC Energy to support the company meet the growing demand for sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel generators."
Adam Bond, Chief Executive of AFC Energy, expressed pride in working with Zollner and highlighted the alignment of the two companies and the complimentary opportunities that the partnership offers. He stated, "We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with Zollner as we continue to support industry meet its decarbonisation goals."
AFC Energy plc is a leading provider of hydrogen energy solutions, targeting near-term commercial deployment across the construction and temporary power markets with longer-term opportunities in electric vehicle charging, maritime, and data centers. The company's proprietary ammonia cracking technology further highlights emerging opportunities across the distributed hydrogen production market with a focus on hydrogen's role in supporting the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries. Zollner Elektronik, based in Zandt, Germany, is the market leader in Europe in the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) area, with more than 13,000 employees at 24 locations worldwide.